If Illinois House Republicans wanted to get attention this week, they’ve got it.… MORE
Category Archives: State Election News
Aurora Mayor Irvin announces run for Illinois Gov. with State Rep. Bourne as running mate
The race to be Illinois’ next Governor got more crowded on Monday as two more Republicans entered the race.… MORE
Local legislator address New York Times article outlying Gov. Pritzker as a possible Presidential candidate
A local legislator says the top elected leader in Illinois will have to “moderate his approach” if he’s thinking about running for a higher office.… MORE
State Sen. Bailey announces running mate
A Black woman from Lisle is the running mate of gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia).… MORE
Election officials say potential foreign interference includes hacking, social media misinformation
With a contentious election less than a year away, Illinois elections officials are warning that foreign influence could not only include attempted hacking, but elaborate misinformation campaigns that they’re going to need help stopping.… MORE
Rauner softens tone in Chicago campaign stop
With just over seven weeks until Election Day, Gov. Rauner sounds as if he is trying to reset the race.… MORE
Elections board says summer hack did not affect outcome of state’s elections
While the CIA said hacking of national Democratic operatives’ emails may have impacted the outcome of the presidential elections, the Illinois State Board of Elections said a summertime hack on their database didn’t.… MORE
U.S. Reps LaHood, Davis retain seats
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) each cruised to an election night victory to retain their seats in the U.S. House.… MORE
Duckworth unseats Kirk in U.S. Senate race
Democrat Tammy Duckworth defeated U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk Tuesday to claim his seat.… MORE
Illinois voters vote early
Less than a week before the election, candidates might focus on the undecided vote in close races. … MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…